GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title: Supervisor Biomedical Salary range: $88,608 to $100,562 per year, 37.5
Engineering Services hours/week
Department: Health Northern Allowance: $15,016. per year
Community: Iqaluit Union Status: Excluded
Reference Number: 10-507343 Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Type of Employment: Indeterminate Closing date: Open Until Filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in
Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for
future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance -
one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a
representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut.
Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined
benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Director, Support Services at Iqaluit Health Services (IHS), the purpose of this
specialized position is to function as a primary contact for Biomedical Engineering Services at IHS,
located within the Qikiqtani General Hospital (QGH) for all clinical and support services departments
and community health centers. The Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the biomedical
engineering department and participates in setting up annual goals and objectives related to
supporting the growth and development of services in response to the equipment support needs of
the organization.
This position will provide leadership in planning for medical device capital expenditures and enable
broader procurement of these devices to ensure that facilities realize efficiencies in terms of medical
equipment, reinvestment of potential savings, and increase quality and infection control services,
which will lead to improved client, patient, and resident outcomes. This position is also accountable
for ensuring specialized biomedical patient care equipment is maintained in a safe and optimal
condition which has direct impact on the safety and comfort of client, patient, resident, families and
the communities in Nunavut. Other duties of the position include developing and implementing
biomedical engineering standardized policies and procedures; planning, implementing, and
overseeing the biomedical budget as well as assisting, supporting and coaching staff with proper
inspecting and or repair procedures and ensuring quick and effective return to operation status for all
biomedical devices.
The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this position are usually obtained through a
minimum completion of a three (3) year Diploma in Biomedical Engineering technology program or
equivalent that is accredited by Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (STAB) along with three
(3) years of work experience as a biomedical engineering technologist or equivalent in a hospital
setting as well as one (1) year supervisory experience in a Biomedical department in a hospital setting.
The successful applicant must be certified by the Regional/Provincial Association of Certified
Engineering Technicians and Technologist as CET along with CBET certification by ICC (International
Certification Commission) or complete CBET within two (2) years of start date. A University Degree in
Biomedical Engineering as well as membership in Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering
Society will be considered as assets along with previous experience in customer service environment.
OEM service training on medical equipment such as ventilators, patient monitors or ECG machines is
also considered as an asset. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record
Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their
resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to
gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.
• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit
who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy
head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your
application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will
be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory
criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed
through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

CONTACT: Department of Human Resources Phone: (867) 975-6222

Government of Nunavut Toll Free: 1-866-668-9993
PO Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0 Fax: (867) 975-6220
https://gov.nu.ca/human-resources Email: gnhr@gov.nu.ca
 GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit
Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also
considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We
encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the
education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to
gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.
• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit
who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy
head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your
application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will
be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory
criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed
through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

CONTACT: Department of Human Resources Phone: (867) 975-6222

Government of Nunavut Toll Free: 1-866-668-9993
PO Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0 Fax: (867) 975-6220
https://gov.nu.ca/human-resources Email: gnhr@gov.nu.ca